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South Korean drama 'Doctor X' sparks controversy over Gwangju Uprising depiction

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A South Korean drama titled 'Doctor X' has sparked controversy for its depiction of the Gwangju Uprising. A petition was filed on the National Assembly's website calling for a review and halt to the drama's broadcast, citing that Episode 6 inaccurately portrayed the 1980 pro-democracy movement. The petitioner argued that the uprising, a sensitive and politically contested historical event, was used without connection to the plot. AI

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South Korean drama 'Doctor X' sparks controversy over Gwangju Uprising depiction

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · The Korea Times ·

    South Korean drama ‘Doctor X’ triggers fresh row over Gwangju Uprising depiction

    South Korean medical drama Doctor X: Mafia in White has become the latest target of political controversy over how fictional works portray history, after a National Assembly petition demanded a halt to its airing over its depiction of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising. The petition, post…

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